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Cost benefit analysis

Cost Benefit Analysis is treated in a number of TAG Units. Key entry points are listed below.

Key Entry Points:

Introductory Material

There are no specific references to cost benefit analysis.

Guidance for the Project Manager

Transport Appraisal and the New Green Book (TAG Unit 2.7.1) points out that the Green Book recommends that options should be appraised using cost benefit analysis, with supplementary techniques to be used for weighing up those costs and benefits that remain unvalued.

Guidance for the Expert

The techniques needed for transport appraisal are explained in Cost Benefit Analysis (TAG Unit 3.5.4). Some aspects specific to Major Scheme Appraisal are further explained in MSA: Cost Benefit Analysis (TAG Unit 3.9.2).

Updated: April 2009